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What does John 13:1 mean?

"Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that his time had come that he would depart from this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end."

— John 13:1 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

1

Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that his time had come that he would depart from this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.

2

During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him,

3

Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he came from God, and was going to God,

4

arose from supper, and laid aside his outer garments. He took a towel, and wrapped a towel around his waist.

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